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The Cuestonian

Smooth surfaces to practice on are as hard to come by as roller skates are. Photo by Leah Monson

Finding stability through roller skating

Leah Monson November 16, 2020

I found roller skating at the perfect time, what with the year being so tumultuous for so many of us. The emergence of COVID-19 brought along a wave of worldwide trials, tribulations and changes. Fear...

Ready for practice! Photo by Emma Nushi

How being an athlete saved my mental health during the pandemic

Emma Nushi November 5, 2020

The year 2020 has not been an easy one for anybody.  Along with a threat to lives everywhere, COVID-19 brought with it the closure of schools and businesses, and the cancellation of events all over...

Cuesta College Performing Arts Center. Photo by Josh Pachio

The Cuestonian is going on hiatus

Lauren Wassam May 19, 2020

Dear Cuestonian readers, As spring 2020 comes to an end, The Cuestonian will be going on its bi-annual hiatus. Spring 2020 was full of surprises, namely the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to an uptake in...

The great equalizer - COVID-19

The great equalizer – COVID-19

Michael Costa May 19, 2020

Shelter in place has been in effect for eight weeks now.  The new normal is now upon us. The scenes of barren paper goods aisles in the retail chains, N-95 masks being worn in the grocery stores, restaurants...

A decorated car drives by for AJ’s birthday. Photo by Victoria Acton

San Luis Obispo shows true altruism despite COVID-19

Aubrie Arndt May 18, 2020

Businesses are having to shut down, people are losing their livelihoods, and many are having to worry about where they will be within the next few months. Despite the circumstances, the community of...

COVID-19 sign posted at Fisherman’s Beach in Avila. Photo by Anna Paulson

San Luis Obispo County beaches: Open or closed?

Anna Paulson May 14, 2020

From San Simeon to Oceano Dunes, beaches in San Luis Obispo County have differing rules to help stop the spread of COVID-19. According to California’s Department of Parks and Recreation, 66 state...

Events are being cancelled in response to COVID-19. Photo by Alachua County (Flickr)

Major events are being cancelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

Leah Monson May 11, 2020

Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to implement a shelter-in-place order in March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak limited Californians to only leaving the house for essentials, and gatherings...

For many, a laptop and webcam (pictured above) have become their primary social outlet in these strange times. Photo by Nathan Moran

Netflix and zoom: 7 unique uses for online meetings

Nathan Moran May 10, 2020

With the Shelter at Home order still active in San Luis Obispo, many have had to get creative to keep their social lives afloat.  While some may be living as usual while meeting friends and loved ones...

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What are Cuesta College students doing during quarantine?

Dillon Azarvand May 8, 2020

Amid the March 19 mandatory shelter-in-place issued by San Luis Obispo County, the current quarantine situation has brought unemployment upon many people and kept even more people home.  It has provided...

Atascadero High School. Photo by Ava Kershner

How COVID-19 is affecting high school students in SLO

Jonathan Apelado May 8, 2020

COVID-19, or most commonly known as the Coronavirus, has affected students around the nation.  This has caused school boards to close down their campuses to students, faculty, and the general public....

The Cuestonian staff in today's modern classroom: A Zoom meeting. Photo by Michael Costa

Dear readers

Ava Kershner May 7, 2020

Dear Readers of The Cuestonian,  The staff wishes to thank you. We thank you for staying safe and staying with us during this once-in-a-lifetime scenario. Moving from print to online took a toll on...

Notice of eviction. Photo by Hannah Halferty

What about rent?

Hannah Halferty May 7, 2020

The emergency shelter-at-home order for the county of San Luis Obispo went into place on March 19, 2020, leaving students concerned about paying rent in the months that follow.  “I think this...

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